New Posting - Avisure Services

Job Title: YVR Airport Wildlife Management Technicians
Location: Richmond, BC
Starting Date: JUL-01-15
Status: Part Time
Wage: Not Specified
Openings: 3

Application Closing Date: 6/12/15 (mm/dd/yy)

Job Description:
Avisure specializes in wildlife risk mitigation for the aviation industry. Our
services include consulting, research, providing expert advice and airfield
wildlife management to reduce the occurrence and impact of wildlife strikes.
As global leaders in our field we have worked with over 60 airports worldwide,
and employ a professional team dedicated to best practice environmental
management (www.avisure.com). We love what we do!


We are looking for Wildlife Management Technicians (WMTs) to join our Vancouver
International Airport (YVR) wildlife management team. Our vision is “For the
YVR wildlife program to set the benchmark for the world to follow”. The
position is responsible for monitoring and managing wildlife populations on and
around the airport area to minimize risks to aircraft operations. You will be
required to operate vehicles on the airport, around runways, taxiways and
surrounding areas and use radios to communicate with air traffic controllers.
The successful applicant will possess excellent knowledge of local wildlife
species and behaviors and be capable of operating a variety of tools and
equipment to manage them in this busy airport environment. The work schedules
cover 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Selection Criteria
Essential Skills and Attributes
1. Demonstrated ability to work with a team and use problem solving techniques
to safely and effectively harass and disperse wildlife from the aerodrome and
adjacent habitats
2. Situational awareness, particularly in relation to identifying safety
considerations involving aircraft movement, wildlife presence, and the activity
of other vehicles, equipment and people utilizing the airport
3. Current unrestricted class 5 driver’s license and ability to follow safe
vehicle operation and traffic procedures for aerodromes
4. Computer literacy and ability to maintain electronic records
5. A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices and a willingness to
promote Avisure’s safety culture
6. Ability to acquire an Non-restricted PAL (firearms license)
7. Ability to acquire a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) – requires
criminal record checks
8. Ability to acquire a YVR airside driving permit (D-AVOP).
Desirable skills and attributes
1. Demonstrated skill in wildlife identification and animal behaviors,
particularly birds
2. Higher education or qualification in wildlife biology/ecology/conservation
or equivalent experience
3. Aircraft Radio/Telephone Operators Proficiency
4. Demonstrated experience in the handling, operation and maintenance of
firearms
5. Standard First Aid certification
6. Experience/license in use and maintenance of small watercraft.

We believe in finding the right people and helping them to excel at what they
do in a culture of respect and support. Please tell us how you can become part
of our vision by emailing a cover letter including responses to each of the
selection criteria and your resume to contact@avisure.com.au before 5pm Monday
June 15.
www.avisure.com.au

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Job #: JB9WRU3M

Contact:
Avisure Services
Will Jamieson
Email: contact@avisure.com.au